Virginia Water£
Virginia Water · Things To Do
The essential Virginia Water day out, built around one of Surrey’s most recognisable lake walks and historic park landscapes.
Family friendlyDog friendly
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The Valley Gardens
A large free garden landscape of winding trails, flowering shrubs and seasonal colour on the northern side of Virginia Water.
Family friendlyDog friendlyGood for groupsOutdoor
Visit website ↗Why we like it
“It delivers the joy of a great garden visit without the same formal ticketed feel as Savill.”
Highlights
- 250-acre landscape
- Azaleas and magnolias
- Free to explore
- Twisting trails
- Strong spring colour
About
The Valley Gardens deserve a place because they add a softer, freer and more exploratory version of the area’s garden appeal. Official Windsor Great Park copy describes 250 acres of woodland, twisting trails and major seasonal flower collections, while Tripadvisor snippets repeatedly highlight the Punch Bowl and the value of visiting in peak colour seasons.\n\nThat makes it a genuinely separate recommendation from The Savill Garden rather than just a duplicate garden listing.
Best for
Free garden walksSeasonal colourReturning visitors who want variety
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